Chapter 120: New Chaos-Layer Transcendence

The Emperor observed Luo Feng: "This Luohe's physical body exhibits characteristics of a Chaos-layer being; after becoming a guest minister, he exchanged for the First Trial of the Eight Trials of Life, and not long ago, Chu Yu helped him acquire a set of bodily materials from the Golden Feather Divine Bird."

As the Emperor of the Emperor Chu lineage, all intelligence gathered about Luo Feng's arrival in Chu Capital naturally reached the Emperor's attention.

The Emperor usually didn't bother to look, but now, with intent to investigate, he learned much about Luo Feng.

"Whether it's my Yanfeng Ancient Nation or the Thunder Ancient Nation, we've never heard of anyone achieving Chaos-layer transcendence through a body cultivation method based on Chaos-layer beings."

"So this is his own created body cultivation method?" The Emperor grew interested.

With his insight, he knew clearly that all Chaos-layer transcendents on the Origin Continent typically cultivated special lineages—such as training with Hunyuan energy, or using Hunyuan materials—to attain Chaos-layer transcendence at the Chaos-layer level.

Self-created secret art achieving Chaos-layer transcendence?

This represented extremely high potential!

"Could this Chu Yu have brought back a cultivator with extraordinary talent?" the Emperor thought.

At this moment, the Emperor's regard for Luo Feng rose above even a First-Rank Marquis.

After countless eons of proliferation, the imperial clan had become innumerable; countless members of the imperial clan were cast into small universes to fend for themselves, revealing the Emperor's attitude toward the imperial clan.

The Emperor valued the Infinite Divine Bodies of the imperial clan and the First-Rank Marquises more seriously, viewing them as future generations of his lineage.

"This Luohe can self-create a Chaos-layer transcendence secret art while still in the Chaos layer. In time, he may become a companion to us." The Emperor observed Luo Feng—he, too, as Emperor, faced many difficulties and obstacles.

Even the lofty Yanfeng Primogenitor walked in darkness.

"Investigate his past more thoroughly. His traces on the Origin Continent are too few." The Emperor thought. "If there are no issues, I can fully draw him to my side."

…

Emperor Chu Yu hovered above the Marquis Mansion, gazing toward the Thousand Star Tower, impatient.

Suddenly—

The silver prison sealing the Thousand Star Tower vanished, revealing a figure clad in black robes: Luo Feng.

Luo Feng held a fleshy sphere in one hand—the bound form of "Chu Yuan Marquis."

This scene stirred Emperor Chu Yu's heart.

"Are all enemies gone? Only Luohe remains?" Emperor Chu Yu speculated. "What is this fleshy sphere in Luohe's hand?"

Whoosh.

At that moment, Emperor Chu Yu shot straight toward the Thousand Star Tower.

The area where the Thousand Star Tower stood was now empty.

"This is merely a minor punishment—if you dare provoke me again, you'll suffer far worse tortures." Luo Feng casually tossed the sphere far away; it quickly coalesced into a hideous, black-furred figure.

The hideous, black-furred Chu Yuan Marquis stood dazed in midair.

Having just been beaten into pulp, even liquefied, Chu Yuan Marquis had felt only agony, as if trapped in an endless nightmare—only now did he regain freedom.

"This is a minor punishment?" Chu Yuan Marquis glanced at Luo Feng, dared not speak further, and swiftly flew away.

Only then did Luo Feng wave his hand, releasing all the buildings and cultivators within the Thousand Star Tower.

The many cultivators stared excitedly at the black-robed man outside, all bowing respectfully and crying out: "Thank you, Great Sage!"

"Thank you, Great Sage!"

Each cultivator felt profound gratitude.

Chaos Great Sages were all lofty beings; few cared about the lives of such weak beings. Though collateral damage in Chu Capital incurred punishment, it was measured by strength and status.

For ordinary cultivators, minor accidental casualties were merely minor punishments.

When Chu Yuan Marquis killed attendants of Emperor Chu Yu, he was only fined a few thousand merit points.

Luo Feng glanced at the cultivators of the Thousand Star Tower and silently sighed: on the Origin Continent, many powerful figures barely cared for the lives of the lowly; merely refraining from deliberate slaughter was already generous—accidental casualties were common.

"Luohe Brother," Emperor Chu Yu stepped from the void, approaching Luo Feng—he finally dared to step out of the Marquis Mansion in person, his excitement palpable. "What exactly happened? Were the Chu Yuan Marquis, Chu Ji Marquis, and the three guest ministers not supposed to be joining forces against you?"

"They targeted 'Yuan' near me, forcing me to reveal myself." Luo Feng's voice carried anger. "I could no longer tolerate it—I had to punish them."

"Punish them?" Emperor Chu Yu blinked.

One against five—and still punished them?

"Come, come, let's go to your cave mansion—we'll talk properly." Emperor Chu Yu sensed a monumental opportunity before him.

"Let's go." Luo Feng nodded, immediately teleporting through the void with Emperor Chu Yu—just two steps, and they returned to the cave mansion.

Luohe Cave Mansion.

Emperor Chu Yu inwardly marveled: Chu Capital exerted strong spatial suppression; Chaos-layer cultivators could normally only teleport short distances. Yet Luo Feng carried him across the distance from the Thousand Star Tower to the cave mansion in merely two steps—evidencing his mastery of void traversal.

"Five of them confronted you, and you punished them? What kind of punishment?" Emperor Chu Yu immediately pressed.

"That Xun guest minister possessed a karmic escape technique—very potent. She took Chu Ji Marquis and fled; I couldn't intercept them. As for the other three… I destroyed two of their true bodies, seized all their treasures, reduced Chu Yuan Marquis to pulp, and took his Divine King weapon. That counts as punishment."

Luo Feng had no intention of hiding it, for he needed Emperor Chu Yu's help to sell these spoils and acquire the cultivation resources he required.

Emperor Chu Yu's eyes widened further. One against five—and utterly annihilated them?

Only two escaped thanks to karmic escape?

"Luohe Brother, your current strength?" Emperor Chu Yu was nearly ecstatic.

"Fortunately, the Golden Feather Divine Bird feathers you brought me helped my body cultivation art—I've finally advanced further." Luo Feng smiled. "I've barely reached the level of Chaos-layer transcendence, but as a body cultivator, my techniques are still crude."

Emperor Chu Yu exclaimed joyfully: "Luohe Brother, you swept five opponents away single-handedly—I already guessed you were a Chaos-layer transcendental."

"My techniques still have much to refine," Luo Feng said.

It was the truth.

Everything was too rough. It was said Chaos-layer transcendents could contend with Divine King Level One. But Luo Feng felt that if he faced a Divine King Level One, he'd likely be toyed with.

He could only bully Chaos-layer peak cultivators, overpowering them with absolute might and crushing their methods through brute force.

"Luohe Brother, you're already extremely strong. Our entire Emperor Chu lineage has only two Chaos-layer transcendents." Emperor Chu Yu said. "You are now our third."

Whether Luo Feng or the previous two Chaos-layer transcendents, all were guest ministers of the Emperor Chu lineage.

!

"Your current status is now entirely different from before," Emperor Chu Yu said excitedly. "Many troublesome missions are no longer troublesome for you. In the future, I can help you secure even more dangerous missions—with greater merit rewards."

"By the way, Luohe Brother, are you interested in missions along the frontier?" Emperor Chu Yu said. "The border between Yanfeng Ancient Nation and Thunder Ancient Nation is fiercely contested."

"Ordinary conflicts are contained within the Chaos-layer; thus, a Chaos-layer transcendental holds great advantage on the frontier." Emperor Chu Yu said. "Usually, after thousands or even tens of thousands of eons, a Divine King-level conflict erupts—then all Chaos-layer cultivators retreat."

Luo Feng understood clearly.

Internal competition within the Emperor Chu lineage was fierce; among the thirteen imperial clans of Yanfeng Ancient Nation, the struggle would be even more insane! As for between the two ancient nations… the primary cause of Divine King deaths across the Origin Continent was participation in their wars.

"Frontier missions can wait for now," Luo Feng said. "I still need to cultivate in seclusion for some time."

"Alright, I'll follow your lead, Luohe Brother." Emperor Chu Yu beamed. "By the way, now that you possess Chaos-layer transcendence, the Ancestor might take notice and accept you as his direct disciple."

Luo Feng's heart stirred.

"Chaos-layer transcendental guest ministers usually have the chance to become disciples of the Emperor or powerful Divine Kings," Emperor Chu Yu said. "Just wait patiently—you'll likely receive results soon."

Luo Feng nodded. If so, there was no rush to dispose of the spoils.

First, wait and observe the situation—these spoils must be used wisely.

…

With the battle at the Thousand Star Tower concluded, news of the conflict was quickly compiled and spread throughout the city.

A conflict among First-Rank Marquises involved the guest minister Luohe.

Guest Minister Luohe, one against five, utterly swept them away! Chu Ji Marquis and Xun guest minister escaped via karmic escape; the other three failed to flee—Chu Yuan Marquis was reduced to a fleshy sphere, the other two left nothing but ash.

The impact of this news on all factions within Chu Capital was unimaginable.

"This… this…" In the Marquis Mansion, the Marquis's wife and three sons, of course, had learned of this major event.

"Mother, Uncle swept five opponents away?" The eldest son trembled with excitement. "Is my uncle a Chaos-layer transcendental?"

"Mother, is Uncle Luohe a Chaos-layer transcendental?"

"Is Uncle Luohe the third Chaos-layer transcendental of our Emperor Chu lineage? Is his strength comparable to an ordinary Divine King?"

All three sons were thrilled.

This was their own uncle!

"Chu Ji Marquis and Chu Yuan Marquis were blind to dare provoke your uncle," the Marquis's wife beamed. "Now they've suffered dearly."

For the past few Chaos eons, as the weakest of the seven First-Rank Marquis factions, their entire faction had been stifled.

At that moment, Emperor Chu Yu entered from outside.

"Father."

"Chu Yu."

The three sons and wife immediately rushed to greet him.

"Father, about Uncle?" The youngest son wanted confirmation.

"Hahaha… you've all heard the news—it's true." Emperor Chu Yu laughed freely, rare for him. "My Luohe Brother is indeed a Chaos-layer transcendental. But you must remain humble outside—no arrogance."

"Understood," the three sons replied immediately.

"Wife, host a banquet tonight to celebrate my Luohe Brother."

"Yes, I'll arrange it at once." The Marquis's wife's heart burned with warmth.

"Hahaha…" Emperor Chu Yu laughed as he departed. He had endured so much bitterness, even prepared to endure for countless eons—yet now, a miraculous windfall had descended; his path ahead would be far smoother.

Among the seven First-Rank Marquises, only he, Emperor Chu Yu, possessed a Chaos-layer transcendental guest minister.

(End of Chapter)